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Jon Runyan's main opponent for the GOP nomination to take on New Jersey Rep. John Adler dropped out of the race Wednesday, throwing his support to the former Philadelphia Eagles player.

Toms River Councilman Maurice Hill cited Runyan's financial resources as one reason for his withdrawal. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that local Republican leaders had been hoping to avoid a contested primary in the battleground district, where Adler boasts a $1.6 million war chest and Runyan will be able to put his own money into the race.

With the field now cleared, Runyan is expected to pick up support from county organizations as they hold their nominating conventions over the next few weeks.